Patriot missile involved in Bahrain blast likely US-operated, analysis finds

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An explosion in Bahrain injured dozens of civilians. Researchers suggest an American Patriot missile, not an Iranian drone, caused the blast. The incident highlights the risks of using advanced weapons against cheaper drones. Bahrain and the US operate Patriot systems in the Gulf kingdom. The analysis points to a US-operated battery near the blast site.